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B2 VMB

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 VMB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,069 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 75,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 67,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,621 miles

front discs are corroded

front pads are getting low

rear roadsprings are corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,021 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

evidence of wear/movement n/s/r anti-roll bar link..

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

evidence of wear/movement n/s/r anti-roll bar link..

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,474 miles

gearbox.... oil cooler pipes heavily corroded/rusty!

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm

rear roadsprings ccorroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,075 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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B2 VMB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B2 VMB registered?

B2 VMB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is B2 VMB safe to buy?

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